Southern Nevada's first permanent
settlement and perhaps one of its most unique was settled as
a Mormon colony by Francis C. Lee and others in 1864. Poor in
resources, but rich in people, Panaca has changed but slowly
down through the years. Although mining at nearby Bullionville
and Pioche has had its effect, Panaca remains an agricultural
community.

The post office was established in
1867, moved to Bullionville in 1874, and returned to "Panaker"
in 1879. During the 1870's, coke ovens produced charcoal here
for the smelters at Bullionville.

Originally located in Washington County,
Utah, Panaca became a portion of Nevada by an act of Congress,
dated May 5, 1866. As the boundary was not then surveyed, a dispute
arose over taxes levied by Lincoln County, Nevada. Only after
a long period of bitter litigation was the matter settled in
favor of the Panaca citizenry on December 4, 1871.

There are those who lived and died
in this community where they were born; others became world travelers.
In their unspectacular way, many helped created the great pioneer
story.

Notes on this marker:

We got to watch the firemen put up Christmas decorations along
this very quiet street.